5 Endocrine Emergencies You MUST Know
1️⃣ DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis) 🔬 Mechanism: Insulin deficiency → lipolysis (fat breakdown) → ketones. Triggers: infection, missed insulin. Type 1 DM. 📋 Presentation: Delirium, Kussmaul respirations (deep, rapid breathing), abdominal pain, vomiting, fruity breath. 🔎 Dx: Hyperglycemia + anion gap me